Archaeologists Uncover Medieval Leper Cemetery in Copenhagen Suburbs

Excavations along Gl. Kongevej have revealed a historic burial ground containing the remains of individuals isolated due to infectious diseases, offering new insights into medieval healthcare and social practices in Denmark.

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politikenDanish1d ago

Et fund på Gl. Kongevej giver svaret på et mysterium om syge københavnere

Københavns gamle spedalskhedskirkegård er efter alt at dømme fundet. Den viser sig at rumme skeletter efter syge børn, teenagere og voksne københavnere, der blev isoleret fra deres familier, til de døde.

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Archaeologists Uncover Medieval Leper Cemetery in Copenhagen Suburbs

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Et fund på Gl. Kongevej giver svaret på et mysterium om syge københavnere

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